Ingredients
4-6 chicken breasts (frozen, thawed, or fresh)
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar (apple cider vinegar adds a delightful tang)
1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
2-3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons water
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the chicken breasts (you can use frozen, thawed, or fresh ones) inside the slow cooker.
In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, vinegar, soda, minced garlic, soy sauce, and fresh ground pepper. Stir well to form a delicious marinade. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Let the magic of flavors unfold as the chicken becomes tender and infused with the sweet garlic glaze.
Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, carefully remove the pieces from the slow cooker. The chicken will be so tender that it might just fall apart – a sign of a well-cooked dish!
Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Mix corn starch and water in a separate bowl until the corn starch dissolves completely. Pour this mixture into the saucepan with the sauce and stir well.
Bring the sauce to a boil on high heat and let it boil for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and transforms into a luscious glaze.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for a minute or two; it will continue to thicken as it cools down. If you love a bit of heat, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes on top of the glazed chicken for an added kick.
Your Crock Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken is now ready to be served! This delectable dish pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or a baked potato.
